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Craft Beer Professionals

Craft Beer Professionals

Craft Beer Professionals is a national network dedicated to the growth and betterment of the craft beer industry. CBP unifies and elevates the industry through educational content, peer to peer dialogue, and unique community events. Educational sessions, interviews, and panel conversations that dive into critical topics in the craft beer industry. [Stay up to date with CBP] www.CraftBeerProfessionals.org

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00:43:40

New Marketing Strategies to Put More Butts on Bar Stools

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/06/09

The loyal customer is more valuable today than at any point in the history of craft beer. Let’s take a look at how to turn your casual guests into raving fans. Strap on your SCUBA gear and get ready for a deep dive into the data and taproom execution of 3 highly successful modern loyalty and membership programs. These programs go beyond the 20oz pour to bring in recurring revenue and put more buts on barstools!I accidentally graduated from UCSD while studying lacrosse and frequenting O’Brien’s Pub

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00:40:04

On Route to Revenue Growth: The Pros & Cons of...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/06/07

There are a lot of factors to consider when distributing your product. In this talk Matt Hon talks about the pros and cons of different distribution options and offers tips on several important topics from customer relationship management, to getting paid on time, keg tracking to route planning, and working through the challenges that come with distributing across state borders. Whether you have been distributing for years or are just getting started, this talk will provide valuable insight on how

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00:30:52

Growing a Brewery in a Shrinking Market

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/06/04

Our market is shrinking and a lot of both smaller and larger breweries are going under (much to everyone’s chagrin). While the craft beer market MAY be shrinking, it will never go away and, like a lot of other niche products, will always ebb and flow. We’ve done a lot to, are actively doing, and have solid plans to be growing our on premises business as well as distribution with little to no resources by focusing on what our industry does right, minimizing what our industry as a whole does not the

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00:40:01

Taxes on Tap

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/06/02

The 2025 tax year is shaping up to be a detrimental one for craft brewers. Between the current research and development capitalization requirements, the phaseout of accelerated depreciation on equipment purchases, and other brewery tax credits that are generally overlooked, the opportunity for breweries to plan, save, and grow is now. We will cover a brief legislative update, including the current situation on the house bill that has stalled in congress, as well as low-hanging tax credits that are

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00:25:52

Improve Craft Brewery Profits Through Efficient...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/31

Being a successful, and profitable, craft brewery is more than just offering good beer and a fun experience. As we all know, having the right people and business plan matter a bunch. But have you spent enough time considering how critically important maximizing efficiencies is in the key processes that are involved in making your beer?Today we’re going to have a dialogue around a few ways that craft breweries of all sizes can make improve their bottom line with process equipment that drives

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00:23:33

Extending Shelf Life by Removing Oxidizing Metals

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/28

The appearance of off-flavors and the decline of fresh flavor/aroma characteristics are often linked to oxygen and transition metal ions (e.g. iron, copper) present in packaged beers. In many oxidative reactions, radicals are formed as intermediates, reacting with beer components and greatly catalyzing beer deterioration. Iron and copper play a key role in the oxidative degradation of wort and beer, as they drive the formation of these radicals. In addition to reducing oxygen ingress throughout the

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01:04:49

Using Your Taproom as a Profit Center

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/27

As a brewery owner or manager, your taproom is your greatest opportunity to drive profits and build relationships. This leadership-focused session will provide you with the financial insights, actionable strategies, and data-driven tactics you need to turn your taproom into a thriving profit center. Learn how to maximize sales, manage your finances effectively, and enhance the guest experience while empowering your team to deliver results. Walk away with the tools to guide your taproom toward

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00:47:14

Money Please: Is Your Brewery Ready for Investment or...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/24

Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.You’ve spent years researching, developing, sourcing, and finally crafting your spirit, however, without proper attention paid to the most basic aspects of the governance of your entity, regardless of how good the liquid is, all the blood, sweat, and tears can be for naught.This presentation will (1) walk through basic considerations when forming your entity or taking in early investment dollars to avoid issues with co-founders, or early investors, (2) provide

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00:23:38

Why Do Industry Decision Makers Attend CBP Connects?

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/22

CBP Connects Charlotte is almost here, happening from June 9-11. Join us for a conversation to discover why you need to attend and how it can help you see greater success. 14 interactive sessions, 3 nightly receptions (Triple C, NoDa, Resident Culture), a trade show, and your opportunity to connect with other industry decision makers.This conversation features:Aaron Gore (Beer30 by The 5th Ingredient)Celeste Beatty (Harlem Brewing)Corey Lord (Lord CPAs)LJ Coverdale (Deutsche Beverage + Process)Join

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00:42:30

How to Prepare Your Beer Label Design Files Properly...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/21

Brewery owners wear many hats. Let’s face it… At some point in your journey, you have worn ALL the hats of your business. While this is overwhelming at times, being able to create a quality label for your array of brews can be a daunting task. Using all of the proper file configurations ensure the quality of the result is worthy of the effort you put into brewing it. This presentation provides a fool-proof checklist to confidently send your label files to the printer on the first attempt without the

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00:46:08

3 Things To Do If Worried About Tariffs Impacting...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/19

As if brewery owners needed another thing to worry about, Tariffs could be another thing added to the list for 2025. Rather than shrug shoulders or worse yet, have it keep you up at night – we wanted to share some tips on ways that you can address Tariffs for your brewery.We’ll go over the biggest thing to avoid, and that is spending to much time trying to negotiate or avoid their impact. The fact is, that there is little a small business can do to avoid impacts completely, either short or long

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01:06:49

More Than Beer: Creating Engaging Taproom Spaces

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/17

While beer is the foundation of our industry, a great pint alone isn’t always enough to capture and keep attention. A thriving taproom requires exceptional hospitality and compelling reasons for guests to return. Some taprooms double as coffee shops, others build strong event programs, and many find creative ways to become true third spaces—community hubs where people gather, connect, and feel at home. In this conversation, taproom managers, owners, and industry experts from across the country will

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00:32:34

5 Reasons to Attend CBP Connects Charlotte

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/15

CBP Connects Charlotte is almost here, happening from June 9-11. Join us for a conversation to discover why you need to attend and how it can help you see greater success. 14 interactive sessions, 3 nightly receptions (Triple C, NoDa, Resident Culture), a trade show, and your opportunity to connect with other industry decision makers.This conversation features:Allison Soderberg (Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority)Chris Harker (Triple C Brewing)John Szymankiewicz (Beer Law Center)Kelly Meyer (How

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00:31:28

Generosity + Growth: Strategic Marketing and Smart...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/14

In this session, we’ll dive into the complexities of handling the endless stream of donation requests while simultaneously positioning your brewery to effectively market itself in a crowded, competitive space. Craft breweries often face the challenge of balancing community involvement with smart marketing efforts, and the session will provide strategies for navigating both with confidence and efficiency.Key topics include: How setting your annual marketing calendar is a critical component of being

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00:37:07

The Brewer’s Data Playbook: Step-by-Step Data...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/10

Data is the secret ingredient to growing a successful brewing business. While brewing is a craft rooted in tradition, data offers actionable insights that can reduce costs, manage risks, boost revenue, and enhance efficiency. This webinar bridges the gap between recognizing the value of data and practically using it, even if you’re not a high- tech organization.We start with how to ask the right questions: What problem am I trying to solve? What story does my data tell? How can I gain clarity into

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00:29:55

Words on Tap: Crafting Copy That Converts for Craft...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/07

Is your marketing copy lacking that special spark? Ever wondered how you can drive more engagement overall? Whether you’re releasing a new bold brew or getting folks hyped about exciting events in the taproom, great words are the secret ingredient to holding your audience’s attention and generating the hype.In this presentation we will explore the do’s and don’ts of marketing copy for craft beer brands. From writing irresistible headlines to hitting the right tone, you’ll discover easily applicable

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00:47:04

How Data Visualization Transforms Brewery Operations

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/05

Breweries don’t need more data – they need better insights. Every day, breweries collect data on production, ingredient usage, brewing yields, equipment utilization, and more, but the challenge lies in making sense of it all. This session will demonstrate how data visualization can cut through the noise, helping breweries uncover hidden opportunities, reduce inefficiencies, and improve profitability. We’ll begin by addressing the common pain points breweries face: siloed data, lack of actionable

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00:58:21

THC Beverages: What Keeps Lawyers Awake at Night?

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/05/03

The THC beverage market is a “wild wild west” of regulatory enforcement. What’s legal? What’s illegal? What’s hemp derived THC? What about Delta-8? What do I have to do to make a beverage? How do I sell it? Can I ship it? There are way more questions than answers for beverage producers right now. But, with uncertainty there is opportunity. The market is growing and the margins are good. Now’s the time to get in. Or is it? This presentation will talk about all things that worry me, as a lawyer, about

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00:29:08

Avoid Overengineering: When NOT to Invest in Brewery...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/04/30

Better software, new apps, sensors supervising the facility, AI recipe development and many more. The list of emerging technologies is long, but when does it make sense to invest, and when does it not? Is there a point between the homebrewer, the nanobrewery and the craft brewery where technology is a requirement for success, versus just a “nice to have”? We want to explore this topic, and some of the reasoning for when it makes sense to invest, and when it doesn’t. The old saying of “if it ain’t

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00:39:29

How to Keep Your Brewery Relevant for the Next...

Craft Beer Professionals ·

2025/04/28

The next wave of beer drinkers is here, and spoiler alert—they’re not like the last lot. Gen Z is all about connection, inclusivity, and creating new rituals, which means the old “pint in the pub” experience might need a bit of a shake-up. In this session, I’ll walk you through how to connect with this fresh generation of drinkers. We will cover branding, marketing, taproom vibes, and everything in between. It’s not just about making great beer anymore (though that still helps); it’s about creating

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